
by V.Obscura
In the somber metropolis of Alden, death does not arrive with a scream. It comes as a quiet absence, a half-forgotten name, a conversation with someone who is no longer there. The world has learned to look away, choosing the comfort of a silent lie over the agony of grief. Elias Thorne, a meticulous archivist bound by absolute logic, relies on the certainty of facts. But when the city's census reveals rows of missing people with no records of departure or death, the flawless system of his reality begins to crack. Haunted by a creeping amnesia and a chilling breeze carrying the scent of wilting roses, Elias is pulled into a mystery older than the city itself. The stars are watching. And they are stealing the world's memories. As the autumn wind grows stronger, Elias must uncover the forgotten myth of the "Ferryman" and confront the terrifying truth behind. Time is running out, and soon, the sky will shatter. And to cry.
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Rank updated 14 Oct 2026, 04:35 UTC
Entry forecast updated 14 Oct 2026, 04:35 UTC
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